adj. : an individual who is not open to themselves or others about their (queer) sexuality or gender identity. This may be by choice and/or for other reasons such as fear for one's safety, peer or family rejection, or disapproval and/or loss of housing, job, etc. Also known as being "in the closet." When someone chooses to break this silence they "come out" of the closet. (see coming out)
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The Little LGBT Dictionary
Non-Fictionmight be useful to anyone, not just the dumb ass kids out there who don't know what gay means. but also for them. Includes sexualities and other terminology that you might want to know! xx when I say little I don't really mean little, it's pretty lo...
